Bar Beach
Newcastle
Popular places to visit
Newcastle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Newcastle Beach during your travels in Newcastle? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Merewether Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Merewether Beach during your travels in Merewether? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Blacksmiths Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blacksmiths Beach during your travels in Belmont? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Merewether Ocean Baths
Bring your family to swim laps and enjoy the sun in these two pools filled with saltwater delivered by ocean waves.
Foreshore Park
Foreshore Park is just one of the places to see in Newcastle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.
Things to do
Newcastle: True Crime Guided Walking Tour
Newcastle: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
Discover Newcastle Coastal Charms and City Secrets
Hunter Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Bubbly Breakfast
Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Bar Beach
Little National Hotel Newcastle
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Rydges Newcastle
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
QT Newcastle
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
NOAH'S On The Beach
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Newcastle by IHG
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Sleepy Hill Motor Inn
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bar Beach
Cooks Hill
Visitors to Cooks Hill enjoy its cafes, and if you want to do some exploring, Newcastle Art Gallery is worth a stop.
The Hill
The Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newcastle area, you might plan a trip to Newcastle City Hall or Newcastle Civic Theater.
Merewether
Unique features of Merewether include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Merewether Beach or Merewether Ocean Baths while you're exploring the area.
Newcastle West
Check out the restaurants, shopping and waterfront views while spending some time in Newcastle West. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Newcastle Civic Theater or Newcastle City Hall.
Newcastle City Centre
If you're spending some time in Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Civic Theater and Newcastle City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Newcastle East
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Newcastle East. A stop by Newcastle Ocean Baths or Nobbys Head Beach might round out your trip.
